1982 CHP Photos

[chp1982]

With the recent '82 CHP action on the site, I thought I'd post up a few CHP pictures that you may not be familiar with.

The first one is allegedly the CHP's 2nd Mustang E870202 that was totaled in a crash in Fresno area (435) on 4-11-83 .

[chp1982]

Here's 0238

[chp1982]

0238

[chp1982]

One more of 0238

[chp1982]

Great shot. Can't make out the unit number.

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0360

[MOstang]

Some nice pics!

[ImEvil1]

Great pics! Thanks for posting.

[Steve]

With the recent '82 CHP action on the site, I thought I'd post up a few CHP pictures that you may not be familiar with.

The first one is allegedly the CHP's 2nd Mustang E870202 that was totaled in a crash in Fresno area (435) on 4-11-83 .

I'm sure glad I wasn't driving that one. I've been lucky; 37 years in LE and zero on-duty collisions. Mustangs, Impala, Diplomat, Crown Vic, Caprice.

[Steve]

Here's 0238

Excellent, rare photos. Brings back memories.

[Andy]

Thank You for Posting The Pictures:D

[NoDrama43]

good stuff. thanks for posting them up.

[28HopUp]

GREAT photos! :thumbsup: Thanks for sharing them. :)

[sspanthony]

Thank You for sharing !!!

[chp1982]

An update to E870202. Officer Gary Frye #7465 was driving when an "older" gentlemen wasn't paying attention and crashed into him.
There were 3 minor injuries including Gary in crash. Gary was "t-boned" on right side then went into a lite standard on front end.

This information and pictures are coming from a Facebook group called CHP Old School. Hopefully I will have more to post soon.

With the recent '82 CHP action on the site, I thought I'd post up a few CHP pictures that you may not be familiar with.

The first one is allegedly the CHP's 2nd Mustang E870202 that was totaled in a crash in Fresno area (435) on 4-11-83 .

[Wolfe1013]

Keep 'em coming, Jon. I've tried before and you just never know if you'll have results or not.

[chp1982]

This one was posted on fb and new to me. Very exciting!

[chp1982]

Updated with information acquired this afternoon!

Circa 1983 (Redwood City Area) ~ US 101 at Moffett Field, Officer John Flagg

[NoDrama43]

great picture.

[chp1982]

As a follow-up to post #7. We now have a name to go along with the picture. Daniel Cameron USAF Reserves. "Open house at Edwards AFB. Me and my assigned Mustang. This was about 1982."

Through a few communications yesterday, Officer Cameron shared his experience with the car and the day that picture was taken. I stumbled on a second picture taken that day as well. Notice what is in the background.

Regarding Officer Cameron's memories of the car: "I know it was so light one day while responding to an incident at well over 100 MPH it went airborne in the wind and I changed lanes while in the air."

Regarding the two photos we have at the open house at Edwards AFB: "We were in the hanger with the U2 and the SR-71. The flight crews got mad at us because the Mustang drew more people than their planes did!"

[MOstang]

That's a cool pic!

[John10608]

Awesome pictures !! Thank you !
Brings back some good memories for me !
Dec. 8th is and will always be a special day for me, 30 years ago.

Thank you for the little walk back in time !

[NoDrama43]

it was a good career.....however I am glad I only have the memories now. LOL

a retirement career is way more fun.....

[John10608]

lol I so agree ! I do miss it at times.
But not in today's world.

Merry Christmas to everyone !

[mac88chp]

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Great shot of a formerly hairy stretch of road! Taken on CA Hwy 1 near Devil's Slide in San Mateo County. The area is completely different now, they moved the roadway inland and through a new tunnel to bypass the sheer cliffs along the ocean there.

[chp1982]

Exactly correct per the officer in the photo, himself! Officer Max Santiago: "I was standing next to the lead Mustang working out of the SF CHP Area. The rear Mustang was operated by an Officer out of the CHP Redwood City Area."

Officer Santiago is also the one in the photo below however he was unable to confirm the unit number of this '82.

[chp1982]

The past few weeks have been very rewarding in terms of making contact with many retired CHP officers who drove the '82's in service, putting names to faces and receiving a few new photos.

The following is from retired officer Rich Laurie Garcia:

"This is an 82 Mustang in my driveway. They were fast but scary at high speed. Suspension was stiff and you felt every bump 5 times the norm. Our Area Office (Contra Costa) would not let you drive them in the rain because they were so squirrelly."

Rich was kind enough to share this, new to the hobby, photo:

[MOstang]

Looks like a cool car in the background too!

[chp1982]

0238 update! Not only am I pleased to report that the officer in the photos is said to be Dave Webb, but there's also a new (to me) photo to add to the 3 already out there:

[chp1982]

Another exciting find is a second photo of 0360. The officer remains unknown as of now.

[mac88chp]

Another exciting find is a second photo of 0360. The officer remains unknown as of now.The wall behind these photos is located in the inner quad at the CHP Academy.

[John10608]

The photo of 0360... I entered the CHP Academy 1-10-83.
CHP had just received it's first batch of mustangs. It was all they were talking about.
Every classroom had the Ford poster on the walls, " This Ford chases Porsches for a living," I think we all know which poster that one is.

We had a black instructor, Sgt. Anderson, funny guy, he taught "Creative Writing " That looks like that could be him, not for sure though. but looks like him.
That photo was probably taken spring 1983 while I was there.
Could have been fall of 1982, since the officer is wearing a long sleeve shirt.

Good picture !

[chp1982]

The photo of 0360... I entered the CHP Academy 1-10-83.
CHP had just received it's first batch of mustangs. It was all they were talking about.
Every classroom had the Ford poster on the walls, " This Ford chases Porsches for a living," I think we all know which poster that one is.

We had a black instructor, Sgt. Anderson, funny guy, he taught "Creative Writing " That looks like that could be him, not for sure though. but looks like him.
That photo was probably taken spring 1983 while I was there.
Could have been fall of 1982, since the officer is wearing a long sleeve shirt.

Good picture !

Thanks, John and thanks for the possible ID on Sgt. Anderson. I will see what I can come up with.

I did have some luck with putting a name to a face last week. The owner of 0209, who is a retired CHP officer, recognized and got in contact with the man in this picture: Sgt. Bruce Mauldin. Sgt. Mauldin confirmed that he was a public affairs officer when that photo with Kings player, LaSalle Thompson was taken.

[John10608]

Mauldin sure sounds familiar.
He and I may have crossed paths once or twice.

Nice you are gathering this info ! Sad the Patrol has never done this.

[chp1982]

The photo of 0360... I entered the CHP Academy 1-10-83.
CHP had just received it's first batch of mustangs. It was all they were talking about.
Every classroom had the Ford poster on the walls, " This Ford chases Porsches for a living," I think we all know which poster that one is.

We had a black instructor, Sgt. Anderson, funny guy, he taught "Creative Writing " That looks like that could be him, not for sure though. but looks like him.
That photo was probably taken spring 1983 while I was there.
Could have been fall of 1982, since the officer is wearing a long sleeve shirt.

Good picture !

There was a consensus on the FB group, CHP Old School, that the officer in 0360 is retired Chief Greg Manuel. I'll pass along anything else that pops up. Fun, fun!

[chp1982]

I was able to get my hands on a copy of the Ford Times issue with the 'High Powered Herd' article. 0218 is front and center with scores of '82's waiting to be put into service in the background. It is not possible to make it out in scans however, I was clearly able to ID another '82 through the windshield of 0218- 0257! Only two unit numbers away from Steve's original car.

[ImEvil1]

I posted that article here awhile back...pretty cool.

Any idea on how to become a member of that group? I sent a request but never heard back.

[chp1982]

Let me know how your name appears on fb and I will try to invite you.

[ImEvil1]

Thanks. PM sent.

[chp1982]

The '82 below was from the central division and involved in a gun battle on 1-19-1984 south of Madera of hwy 99. The car was driven by officer Jim Walls , ID 7763. I got my hands on the pictures yesterday, 34 years to the date. So close to getting the unit number!

[chp1982]

Another angle:

[chp1982]

Ret. Officer John Flagg, as seen standing next to a 1982 CHP assigned to him in a previous post, was kind enough to share a treasure trove of photos with '82 Mustangs in them. First up, circa 1983, Redwood City Officer Sue Lugaski standing next to 0595.

[chp1982]

Next is Officer Joe Souza, again out of the Redwood Office driving what appears to be 0520. Great images and another new unit identified.

[chp1982]

Officer Souza image 2:

[chp1982]

The next image provides a peek at an unknown unit in the background. The Officer featured is Chuck Threlkeld.

[chp1982]

Another '82 in action.

[chp1982]

Rounding out the Redwood photos is one that is known to many however, I had trouble getting my hands on it until now. 0600

[chp1982]

Last one for tonight.

[kapracing]

AWESOME pics !!!! Thanks for posting :2thumbs:

[NoDrama43]

Ret. Officer John Flagg, as seen standing next to a 1982 CHP assigned to him in a previous post, was kind enough to share a treasure trove of photos with '82 Mustangs in them. First up, circa 1983, Redwood City Officer Sue Lugaski standing next to 0595.


uhhhh.....my heart leaped when I read 0595. I thought it was my CHP car.

Alas.....mine is 0594.

arrgghhhhh.

[TR1]

Rounding out the Redwood photos is one that is known to many however, I had trouble getting my hands on it until now. 0600

Thought you guys would like this.. Same pic location as the 82 hatchback. Taken right now 02/01/2017

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[chp1982]

Thanks for the picture, TR1. Fitting that it's coming from you, the former owner of 2, '82 CHP Mustangs!

Is this the same spot? Regardless, the ONLY 1982 SSP, aside from 0600 and 1963, that is known to have surfaced and has an in-service picture. Now residing in Australia.

Does anyone have a version without the watermark?

[chp1982]

Then and now

[chp1982]

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[Andy]

Thanks for posting the Pictures
Looking at the background and
the parking lot it's amazing
how little has changed.
again Thanks!
also
the vehicle in the later photo
was that featured on the TV show
Law n Order SUV :)

[28HopUp]

the vehicle in the later photo
was that featured on the TV show
Law n Order SUV :)

Very punny! :D

[TR1]

Thanks for the picture, TR1. Fitting that it's coming from you, the former owner of 2, '82 CHP Mustangs!

Is this the same spot? Regardless, the ONLY 1982 SSP, aside from 0600 and 1963, that is known to have surfaced and has an in-service picture. Now residing in Australia.

Does anyone have a version without the watermark?

Yes that's the Redwood city chp office.

[chp1982]

Tonight, a couple of my personal favorite pictures that are always worth revisiting:

Per Steve, "Below is a picture of it (0255), taken on February 21, 1984 at about 1 pm in the afternoon, on a very windy day. The location is in the Los Banos CHP area, on I-5 about 23 miles South of Highway 152. I am the CHP officer in the photo (age 27); this Mustang was my assigned vehicle. It was assigned to me in 1983, early in its career with the CHP. In this photo it has about 60,000 miles. Within a few months it had reached 70,000 miles, which in those days was when CHP took them off the road and sold them at auction. I was then assigned a new 1984 SSP Mustang."

[chp1982]

Another angle:

[chp1982]

Thanks to Steve, another photo from that day in 1984 has been brought to light after all these years. Thank you, Steve for sharing these photos and your memories. Great picture!

[kapracing]

Love the pics:2thumbs: :cool:

[Steve]

Thanks for posting the Pictures
Looking at the background and
the parking lot it's amazing
how little has changed.
again Thanks!
also
the vehicle in the later photo
was that featured on the TV show
Law n Order SUV :)

The State doesn't want to spend any money they don't have to. It is remarkable how little some things have changed. A year or so ago I was driving through the Los Banos area, one of my old haunts. The CHP office there looked the same, front and back, as when I was last there more than 30 years ago.

[MOstang]

Fun to see these pics. A CHP Facebook page seems to have many pics showing up that haven't made it around the hobby.

[chp1982]

Fun to see these pics. A CHP Facebook page seems to have many pics showing up that haven't made it around the hobby.

I'm not a Facebook guy, but it has been a great way to connect with retired CHP personnel. Obviously I'm a huge fan of the '82's. With a bit of good timing and asking questions, 9 new photos of '82's have surfaced (quite a few new unit numbers identified), many faces have been recognized and put to names, and stories and first hand accounts of what it was like to drive these cars in-service have been documented. For me, the past few months have been some of the most exciting since I've been in the hobby.

If you are looking for information on the agency your car served with, I would almost guarantee they have a fb page for retirees. You never know, there may be someone in the know about your car.

Back to 1982 CHP Mustangs! Here's a period photo shoot with Officer Jimmy Faria and E870380. This is the first known photo of 0380.

[NoDrama43]

nice....

this ford chases.......

like it.

[chp1982]

Hiding in plain sight in Robert A. Wick's 'The California Highway Patrol, Yesterday and Today' is now a third photo of 0360. I have communicated with the photographer, Charles Haacker, and according to him the negatives are long gone.

[chp1982]

Per a couple officers in the know:

"It was one of the first one issued and was back in that condition in a short period of time, less than a month. After the prank it was stripped of CHP equipment and auctioned off to a wrecking yard we may have the Engine/transmission for use in another vehicle if needed. If my memory is correct there were 2 of the rolled soon after being issued. There were some things that happened to the early one that we had to fix on later one reinforce the seat back and install micro switches on the clutch to prevent starting in gear and rev limiters, to prevent valve float and over revving."

"I remember that one. The 90 degree turn on Dusty Lane, Empire, New officer to the area. Won't mention any names."

Presenting what remained of 0205 based out of Modesto:

[chp1982]

One more from the Modesto office. Officer Gary Rafferty. Enjoy!

[chp1982]

One more. This, I think, is a very cool picture. Although the unit number is unknown, the story is as follows: This big rig driver rounded a downhill curve on Route 20 in Yuba County only to find traffic stopped ahead. He swerved to avoid the vehicles and struck a rock embankment, which caused the truck-tractor to overturn. One person was injured. Accident investigated by Officers Lewis Pond and Danny Williams.

[chp1982]

Regarding the Modesto photos, aside from discovering two new photos and identifying a new unit number, check out the roof numbers! I have never seen these on any other '82.

[chp1982]

Here are the two known pictures of 0411. Slightly different angles, same location.

[chp1982]

Here's a new one!

[mac88chp]

Another 0360 from a wall display at the CHP Museum.

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[chp1982]

Very cool. Thanks for posting that.

[mac88chp]

Bad ending for #0391. Officer John Rolfes was the driver, I don't know if it was occupied at the time of the collision. Photo from eBay and info from a FB post.

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[chp1982]

Thanks for posting those. These pictures were a random find with a bit of drama involved. Fortunately, the lot being sold on eBay has been returned to its rightful owner. The executor of the officers will and I have been in contact and she will be sending scans of all the crash pictures and the newspaper article about the crash.

I am very interested in knowing how many of the '82's made it out alive. Between all the stories of Mustangs being grounded when it rained, twitchy at speed, on curves, etc, I have a feeling there are quite a few that didn't make it.

I have a couple more crash pictures that I wI'll scan and post when I can.

[John10608]

I worked with Officer John Rofles in the Westminster office.
He was a great guy, tall, funny.
I believe this accident happened before I got to Westminster area from West LA area.
I transferred to Garberville area Feb. 1986. While in Garberville one evening, I stopped a guy for speeding on Hwy 101.
He had a citation in his pocket issued to him from John Rofles just a few hours prior to my contact with him HA

He then was signed into the exclusive club of the Highway Patrol by given another citation by yours truly.

John had transferred to the Yreka office at some point. I ran into him there.
He retired out with cancer and died in 2009 or 2010. I cannot remember the date.
I was one of the last to visit him in the hospital. It was sad to see him like that. He was a great guy.

[Steve]

Thanks for adding the personal touch to those photos, John. As chp1982 said, there are a lot of stories associated with these cars, and they were truly a special and unique era in the history of the CHP. I think adding some of the human side has value.

[chp1982]

Compliments of former CHP officer and the owner of 0209, is a photo of the first 1982 Mustang issued to Sante Fe Springs. The Officers in the photo are: James, Boyland, Parra, and Sotelo.

[chp1982]

The 4th confirmed totaled '82: 0269. Fortunately no major injuries.

[chp1982]

Officer Frank Doherty.

[chp1982]

Officer Charles (Chuck) McGuire with Bruce Adama at Edwards AFB. This is the same event that Officer Daniel Cameron provided two photos from (posted previously).

[chp1982]

Fortunately the Mustang was the only one seriously injured in this interesting situation.

[chp1982]

Our 5th confirmed totaled unit along with 0202, 0205, 0391, and 0269. First hand accounts have provided some staggering estimates of how many of the '82's actually made it out of service.

[chp1982]

Trying to get caught up. I was fortunate to have the executor of the late Officer John Rolfes' estate provide me with numerous photos of the crash of 0391 as well as an article. The pictures are on the small side.

[chp1982]

Incredible impact. Officer Rolfes was pretty lucky that day.

[Steve]

Incredible impact. Officer Rolfes was pretty lucky that day.

That is amazing. With the fuel tank located under the trunk it is remarkable it wasn't ignited and that Mustang turned into a tiki torch.

[28HopUp]

Thanks for sharing those photos. Those crashes looked quite serious. I guess it is a good thing that these Fox cars crush so well to absorb the force of the crash. [/yikes!]

[Wolfe1013]

Keep it up, Jon. You're going to find 0567 yet!!

[chp1982]

Another photo of 0238 surfaced with Ret. Captain Dave Webb.

[chp1982]

The above photo was posted on the Oceanside PD Facebook page. Searching their photos turned up another! Less than a few minutes after posting the photo on the CHP Old School FB page, a retired officer was able to ID the 3 CHP Officers as well as the car - Again 0238! "One of these Officers "stole" it on my day off"

From left to right: Bill Rhodes, Bob Schmeiser, Mike Champion

[chp1982]

Most have seen this picture of 0574 before. The only known photo of an '82 with this CHP decal. According to Officers that drove them, this decal was associated with the Air Patrol units that were under a federal grant.

[chp1982]

Well, now there's another one! Retired Officer Richard Swift was kind to post this picture of his Mustang the other week. It was assigned to the Air Operations Unit, Valley Division. The photo was taken at his house as he was allowed to drive it home and care for it. Officer Swift didn't recall the unit number but it may well be 0574.

[chp1982]

0380, as seen on page 7 with Officer Faria, is shown here with Officer Fields.

[chp1982]

Unit 02?? patroling SR-134 in Glendale.

[chp1982]

A number of high quality photos from a Japanese magazine called Combat were scanned and posted. I found a copy on ebay and it's $125+. That's not happening. Luckily, the moderator of the FB group CHP Old School made most of them available. Officer Mike Clark appears in most of the pictures.

[chp1982]

Another angle of the best '82 interior shots to date.

[chp1982]

One more interior shot.

[chp1982]

I forgot to mention this is unit 0208, the first photos that have been made available of the car.

[chp1982]

0208 4

[Steve]

Those interior pics are really useful! Thanks for posting.

[chp1982]

0208 5

[chp1982]

0208 6

[chp1982]

Those interior pics are really useful! Thanks for posting.

I was just about to text you to take a look. I knew you could use those!

[chp1982]

One of my favorites from the series. Candid appearing shot.

[chp1982]

Unknown Officer. Check out the dymo tape on the dash. Someone really marked it up. Red tape on door jamb does NOT appear to be reflective.

[chp1982]

Officers Mike Clark and Ed Shick. Unknown Motor.

[chp1982]

This spread was huge and there are a few more pictures. A rear 3/4 view beauty shot as well as a shot of the trunk contents. Unfortunately, the trunk pic is far too small to decipher much. it does not appear to have a trunk box but rather a silver case in its place. Similar to some of the CHP camera cases I have seen. Hopefully this image becomes available before too long.

[ImEvil1]

Good stuff. Thanks for taking the time to post those up. I need to take all of these and move them to the in-service Gallery at some point (and the resto guide as well).

[MOstang]

Cool pics! I've been following most of these on that page, but evidently missed some of these more recent ones.

[chp1982]

Captain Charlie Weaver circa 83/84.

[seventhson]

Awesome vintage pics!

[FHP813]

Captain Charlie Weaver circa 83/84.

That is a large individual. I wonder how well he fit in a Mustang?

[28HopUp]

I was thinking the same thing.

[chp1982]

Officer Tony Farrar, taken in March of 1983 at the Hayward Office, was graciously shared with me recently. Fresh out of the Academy, Officer Farrar was assigned to this unknown unit. Apparently he disliked it because his legs were too long and the car was unstable at high speeds.

[chp1982]

A classic photo now with a name! Per the man himself, Officer Robert (Bob) Cameron was on a real traffic stop on I15 near Calico Ghost Town and the guy agreed to play along. This and the accompanying picture finally have a backstory and name.

[chp1982]

Officer Bob Cameron, serving out of the Barstow Office at the time.

[chp1982]

I believe I posted another photo of this unit. I recently got the story behind it and another picture of the car. Officer Richard Palma out of Monterey was rear ended by an elderly woman during a traffic stop near Castroville. Unknown unit number.

[nighthawk756]

Yikes, that was a strong hit........hope the Officer was ok?

[nighthawk756]

Thanks for the plethora of great photos. I've missed out on this thread but man, there's still some great info out there. Facebook has really been helpful for SSP history.

[chp1982]

From what I understand, the Officer was not in the car at the time of the crash.

And yes, there's tons of great pics still out there. Some luck, some digging!

[chp1982]

New photo! Officer Eugenio Mulata out of San Francisco with 0415. A unit pictured earlier in this thread with Officer Max Santiago.

[chp1982]

Officer Tom Wise in the Red Bluff area. Served in Bakersfield as well.

[chp1982]

Another of Officer Wise showing his grandson a few moves.

[chp1982]

Unknown Motor but an '82 hanging out in the background at the Redwood Office.

[chp1982]

Officer John Moraga out of the Oakland Office with what appears to be 0380 (a car featured in other photos within this thread).

[28HopUp]

Great pics. Thanks for sharing.

[TWOCARNUTS]

Very cool pics!!

[MOstang]

It's great so many new pics are turning up, much do to the help of Facebook and the various groups there (from what I've noticed). That's been a clear positive of Facebook. The forums, just by design, can't achieve the reach a site like Facebook has managed to do.

[chp1982]

It's been a while but a couple new pics have come to light. Officers Jaunita Rodriguez and Walt Choy at the academy with what appears to be Unit 0505.

[chp1982]

Officer Richard Ferrell out of the Westminster Office with unit 0487. Another previously undocumented '82.

[mustangpro]

Nice pics!

[chp1982]

Officer Brad Griffiths out of San Francisco. Unit 0541.

[28HopUp]

Eric G. posted this on FB